You’re driving through an intersection when another driver runs the stop sign. It all happens in a split second, and you don’t even realize the other driver made a mistake. After all, they never honk the horn or even hit the brakes. You don’t hear anything until the...
The devastation that a serious car crash can cause to the human body is immense. Even with all of the safety features that newer-model vehicles have, a person can be left with catastrophic injuries. Even when those injuries aren’t fatal, they can affect a person’s...
You have probably seen plenty of rear-end crashes in your time. While various factors may be involved, one error typically stands out – the driver behind was following the one in front too closely. You cannot always predict what the driver in front of you is going to...
Accidents involving trucks can result in severe injuries and possibly death. Due to their weight and size, trucks can endanger drivers and occupants of smaller vehicles when safety measures are not observed. The following are three common causes of truck accidents:...
Wrong-way accidents, where a driver gets turned around and proceeds down a road or highway against traffic, are not that common – but they are incredibly deadly. In 2019 (the last statistics available), 17 wrong-way crashes caused 24 deaths and an untold number of...
Airbags act as a crucial buffer between occupants and a vehicle's interior. This safety feature reduces the risk of severe injuries, particularly to the head and upper body. It has been instrumental in saving lives and minimizing injuries in countless accidents, but...
If you are involved in a car crash, there is a one in three chance that it’s a rear-end collision. These crashes account for nearly 30 percent of the car accidents on American roads. If you are involved in a rear-end crash that is not your fault, you may be eligible...
Responsible drivers move out of the way when a police car, fire truck, ambulance or other vehicle carrying first responders has its lights and sirens on or when they see these vehicles along the side of the road attending to a crash or other emergency. They also slow...
Car accidents can have devastating consequences, and one of the most severe injuries a person can sustain in a car accident is a traumatic brain injury, or TBI. This type of injury happens when the brain suffers damage because of external forces that cause a blow to...
Driving safely and giving other motorists plenty of room is essential when commuting to work in Oklahoma. Doing so should help keep you out of trouble. Unfortunately, car accidents can happen fast if another driver is out of control. This condition can be fueled by...